JP5078031B2 - Bullet ball machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine (for example, a pachinko game machine) that can take a special game state in which a variable prize opening is in an open state from a closed state, and in particular, a game ball (for example, an out ball) that has entered a variable prize opening. The present invention relates to a ball game machine that can be used to execute a ball effect that improves the fun of the game.

The most popular pachinko machines currently have a special symbol on the display section such as 7-segment, which is displayed in a variable manner when a game ball enters the starting port. If the game stops with a winning symbol (for example, “7”), a special game that is more profitable for the player than in the normal game state (for example, a unit that opens the big prize opening until 10 game balls reach the upper limit of 30 seconds) This is a type of so-called “digipachi” (conventional “first-class gaming machine”) that shifts to (continues 15 games). In many models, during a special game, an effect is given on a liquid crystal {for example, introduction of a story / character, suggestion of a profit level related to the special game (promotion effect), etc.}. Furthermore, in recent years, gaming machines that can execute not only such soft liquid crystal effects but also mechanical ball effects have been proposed.
JP 2006-26326 A JP 2001-684 A JP 2005-305130 A

  Here, as a gaming machine capable of executing the above-mentioned ball effect, a game ball that has entered a big prize opening at the time of execution of a unit game is stored, and after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the unit game, A gaming machine that performs a ball effect using the stored game balls can be cited. However, since the gaming machine is configured to execute a ball effect using a game ball stored in the big prize opening after a predetermined time has elapsed, a game required for executing the ball effect after the predetermined time has elapsed. Problems arise when the sphere is not stored. For example, when the ball effect is executed in a state where the number of stored balls is small, there is a problem that the ball effect ends early because there are few stored balls, and a time during which no effect is executed occurs. Furthermore, there may be a case where a game ball does not enter at all. Here, in order to solve the above problem, (1) when the ball production is finished early or when no ball is entered at all, suddenly switch to the liquid crystal production, (2) a game necessary for executing the ball production For the purpose of securing the ball, a method such as providing a ball storage tank that stocks a predetermined number of game balls at all times (from the normal game state) is conceivable. However, the above method is used in terms of processing load and manufacturing cost. Is not preferred. Accordingly, the present invention provides a ball game machine (for example, a pachinko game machine) capable of performing an effect during a special game, including a ball effect using a game ball (for example, an out ball) entered in a variable prize opening. It is an object of the present invention to provide a ball game machine that can reliably execute a scheduled performance as scheduled and solves the problems of processing burden and increase in manufacturing cost.

The present invention (1) includes a variable prize opening (big prize opening 2120) that can take an open state and a closed state,
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the unit game in which the variable winning opening (large winning opening 2120) is changed from the closed state to the open state until the first predetermined number of game balls enter or the first predetermined time elapses. Or a ball game machine (pachinko game machine) having special game control means (special game control means 1170) for executing a special game including a plurality of times,
The special game control means (special game control means 1170)
In the unit game, when a second predetermined number of game balls smaller than the first predetermined number have entered the variable winning opening (large winning opening 2120), the variable winning opening (large winning opening 2120) in the open state is used. ) Once in the closed state, the progress of the unit game is temporarily stopped, and after a predetermined time (for example, after a predetermined time different from the interval between unit games), the variable prize opening (large prize opening 2120) is opened again. Unit game pause state control means (special game execution means 1173) for continuing the unit game as
A pachinko gaming machine characterized by further comprising:

In the present invention (2), the ball game machine (pachinko game machine)
A ball production unit (ball production device 4000) to which a game ball that has entered the variable prize opening (large prize opening 2120) is guided;
Ball effect control means (ball effect control means 2152e) for executing a ball effect in the ball effect part (ball effect device 4000) using the game ball guided to the ball effect unit (ball effect device 4000). Have
The ball effect control means (sphere effect control means 2152e)
When the unit game is paused by the unit game pause state control means (special game execution means 1173), the second predetermined number of at least some game balls are used during the predetermined time, It is a ball ball game machine (pachinko game machine) of the said invention (1) which performs a ball effect within the said ball effect part (ball effect device 4000).

According to the present invention (3), the ball game machine
Specific game transition determining means (special figure content determining means 1141) for determining whether or not to shift to a specific game that is easy to shift by the special game;
When the transition to the specific game is determined by the specific game transition determining unit (special figure content determining unit 1141), a specific game transition unit (specific game control unit 1180) that shifts to the specific game after the special game ends. In addition,
The ball effect control means (ball effect control means 2152e) determines the content of the ball effect based on whether or not the transition to the specific game is determined by the specific game transition determination means (specific game control means 1180). The ball game machine according to the invention (1) or (2) to be determined.

According to the present invention (4), the ball game machine (pachinko game machine)
Specific game transition determining means (specific game control means 1180) for determining whether or not to shift to a specific game that is easy to shift by the special game;
When the transition to the specific game is determined by the specific game transition determining means (specific game control means 1180), the specific game transition means (specific game control means 1180) for shifting to the specific game after the special game is ended. In addition,
The specific game transition determining means (specific game control means 1180) determines the transition to the specific game when the content of the ball effect is a predetermined result, the ball of the invention (1) or (2) It is a gaming machine.

  Here, the meaning of each term in the claims and the specification will be described. First, the “open state” includes repeating opening and closing as well as continuing to open. “Pitching” is a concept that includes anything that can cause a player to have some profit state, and includes a so-called “through chucker” and a winning opening. “Unit game” is a so-called one round, and refers to a game during the period when the round continuation flag is raised, until the total number of winning balls reaches a predetermined number of balls or in an open state. This means that the gaming state continues until the total time reaches a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). “Ball effect” refers to a mechanical effect that is executed using a sphere (out ball or winning ball). For example, an effect that leads to some result (for example, an effect shown in a distribution effect or the best mode). Can be mentioned. The “specific game” is not particularly limited as long as it is a game that easily shifts to a special game rather than a normal game, and typically includes a so-called probability variation game and a time-saving game. “Ball game machine” refers to any game machine that uses a game ball as a game medium, and is typically a pachinko game machine, but also includes an arrangement ball and a sparrow ball.

  According to the present invention (1), in a ball game machine, when a predetermined number of balls are entered during a special game unit game, the unit game is temporarily stopped, and the unit game is resumed after a predetermined time has elapsed. As a result, it is possible to reliably execute various effects using the predetermined time. As a result, (1) the pause time is determined as compared to the case where the effects are simply executed during the unit game. Therefore, it is possible to reliably execute the planned production. (2) Since the unit game is paused and the production is executed, the player's interest is more than the case where the production is executed casually during the unit game. The effect is that it can be attracted.

  According to the present invention (2), in addition to the above-described effect, when a predetermined number of game balls are entered in a unit game, the variable prize opening is temporarily closed and the progress of the unit game is paused and the pause is stopped. Since the ball production is executed using at least a part of the predetermined number of incoming balls triggered by the suspension during the time period during As a result of being able to link with securing the number of balls necessary for the result, it is necessary to execute a useless process (for example, a process for replacing an effect as in the past) when a ball effect cannot be performed. There is an effect that disappears. Furthermore, there is an effect that a ball storage tank for stocking game balls for ball production in advance becomes unnecessary.

  According to the present invention (3), in addition to the effects described above, the ball effect content is determined based on whether or not the transition to the specific game is internally determined. As a result of making it possible to link the degree of profit received as a result of this, it is possible to give the game more fun than in the case of a simple performance.

  According to the present invention (4), in addition to the effects described above, when the result of the ball effect is a predetermined result, the game is configured to shift to a specific game, so that the player's interest in the ball effect is further increased. As a result, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game.

  The best mode of the present invention will be described below. The best mode described below relates to a conventional first-class pachinko gaming machine, but is not limited to this. For example, a conventional second-type or third-class machine, a general electric machine, a normal machine, a multifunction machine ( For example, when this is applied to a pachinko gaming machine such as a conventional gaming machine having two functions of the first type and a conventional gaming machine having one function of the first type and a second conventional function) Within the scope of the invention. It should be noted that this is the best mode, and the following modes are related to the location and function of each means, the order of each step for various processes, the timing of flag on / off, the name of the means responsible for each step, etc. It is not limited to. In the best mode, the ball effect is taken as an example of the effect performed in a situation where the unit game is paused. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other effect form including an image effect is possible. Good. Preferably, in the case of an image effect, an effect of notifying the gaming state after the big hit that can be completed within the paused time is performed.

  First, the basic structure of the front side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to FIG. Pachinko machines are mainly composed of a gaming machine frame and a gaming board. Hereinafter, these will be described in order.

  First, the gaming machine frame of the pachinko gaming machine includes an outer frame 102, a front frame 104, a transparent plate 106, a door 108, an upper ball dish 110, a lower ball dish 112, and a launch handle 116. First, the outer frame 102 is a frame for fixing the pachinko gaming machine to a position where it should be installed. The front frame 104 is a frame body aligned with the opening portion of the outer frame 102, and is attached to the outer frame 102 through a hinge mechanism (not shown) so as to be opened and closed. The front frame 104 includes a mechanism for launching a game ball, a mechanism for detachably storing a game board, a mechanism for guiding or collecting the game ball, and the like. The transparent plate 106 is made of glass or the like and is supported by the door 108. The door 108 is attached to the front frame 104 through an unillustrated hinge mechanism so as to be opened and closed. The upper ball tray 110 has mechanisms for storing game balls, sending out game balls to the launch rail, and extracting the game balls to the lower ball tray 112. The lower ball tray 112 has a mechanism for storing and extracting game balls. Further, a speaker 114 is provided between the upper ball tray 110 and the lower ball tray 112, and a sound effect corresponding to the gaming state or the like is output.

  Next, the game board 120 has a game area 120 defined by an outer rail 122 and an inner rail 124. The game area 120 includes a plurality of not-shown mechanisms such as a game nail and a windmill, various general winning ports, a special drawing starting port 2110, a general drawing starting port 2210, a special winning port 2120, and a special symbol display device 2130. , Effect display device 2140, normal symbol display device 2220, center decoration 192 and out port 142 and a game ball (out ball), which is one of the characteristic elements of the present invention, execute a mechanical effect (ball effect) A ball effect device 4000 is installed. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail.

  First, the special figure starting port 2110 is installed as a starting winning port corresponding to the main game. Specifically, the special figure starting port 2110 includes a special figure starting port entrance detecting device 2111, a special figure starting port electric accessory 2112, and a special figure starting for opening and closing the special figure starting port electric accessory 2112. The mouth electric accessory solenoid 2112a is provided. Here, the special figure start opening entrance detection device 2111 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the special figure start opening 2110, and generates special figure start entrance entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entry. To do. Next, the special figure starting port electric accessory 2112 changes between a normal state in which a game ball can win the special figure start port 2110 and an open state in which the game ball is easier to win than the normal state.

  Next, the general-purpose start opening 2210 is provided with a general-purpose start opening entrance detection device 2211. Here, the universal start entrance detection device 2211 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the general start entrance 2210, and generates the general start entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entrance. To do. In addition, the entrance of the game ball into the general-purpose start opening 2210 triggers a lottery for expanding the special-purpose start-opening electric accessory 2112 of the special-view start opening 2110.

  Next, the special winning opening 2120 is a winning opening corresponding to the main game, which is in a horizontal rectangular shape and is located above the ball effect device 4000, which is opened when the special symbol stops in a predetermined manner. Specifically, the special winning opening 2120 opens and closes the special winning opening winning detection device 2121 for detecting the entry of a game ball, the large winning opening electric accessory 2122, and the big winning opening electric combination 2122. And a large prize opening electric accessory solenoid 2122a. Here, the grand prize opening prize detection device 2121 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the big prize opening 2120, and generates the big prize opening entry information indicating the entry at the time of the entry. The grand prize opening electrical accessory 2122 changes the big prize opening 2120 between a normal state where the game ball cannot be won or difficult to win and an open state where the game ball is easy to win. As will be described later, a game ball (out ball) that has entered the grand prize opening 2120 enters the ball effect device 4000.

  Next, the special symbol display device 2130 performs change display and stop display of the special symbol corresponding to the main game. As a specific configuration, the special symbol display device 2130 includes a special figure display unit 2131 and a special figure hold display unit 2132. Here, the special figure hold display unit 2132 is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps corresponds to the number of random numbers held in the main game (the number of fluctuations of special symbols that are not executed). The special symbol display device 2130 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED, and the special symbols are displayed with ten types of numbers “0” to “9” and “−” of the loss.

  Since the special symbol does not necessarily have an effect role, in the present best mode, the size of the special symbol display device 2130 is set to an inconspicuous level. However, in the case of adopting a technique that does not display a decorative symbol by giving a special role to the special symbol itself, the special symbol is displayed on a liquid crystal display such as an effect display device 2140 described later. May be.

  Next, the effect display device 2140 mainly performs change display and stop display of effect images including decorative symbols that change and stop in conjunction with special symbols. As a specific configuration, the effect display device 2140 includes a drawing display unit 2141 and a drawing hold display unit 2142. Here, the figure display unit 2141 displays, for example, a plurality of rows of moving images of decorative symbol variations simulating a slot machine game in the center area of the screen. The effect display device 2140 is composed of a liquid crystal display in the best mode, but may be composed of other display means such as a mechanical drum or LED. Next, the drawing hold display unit 2142 is composed of four lamps, and the lamps are linked with a special design hold lamp.

  Next, the normal symbol display device 2220 performs normal symbol variation display and stop display. As a specific configuration, the normal symbol display device 2220 includes a general map display unit 2221 and a general map hold display unit 2222. Here, the universal symbol hold display unit 2222 is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps corresponds to the number of normal symbol variations held (the number of normal symbol variations not executed).

  Finally, the center decoration 192 is installed around the effect display device 2140, and has functions such as a flow path of the game ball, protection of the effect display device 2140, and decoration. In addition, the game effect lamp 190 is provided in the game area 120 or an area other than the game area 120 and plays a role of effect by blinking or the like.

  Here, the configuration of the ball effect device 4000, which is one of the characteristic elements of the present invention, will be described with reference to the schematic diagram of FIG. The ball effect device 4000 has a guide path (not shown) for guiding a game ball (out ball) entered in the special winning opening 2120 to a ball storage unit 4100 described later, and a predetermined number ( For example, 3 balls), a ball storage unit 4100 for storing, a ball path 4200 for guiding an out ball stored in the ball storage unit 4100 to a ball effect unit 4300 described later, and a ball effect using the out ball And a ball effect production unit 4300 that is a region where is executed. The “out ball” in this specification refers to a game ball that has been confirmed to be discharged from a variable winning opening (large winning opening). In the best mode, the ball effect is executed with the out ball. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the ball effect may be executed using a game ball that has not yet been confirmed to be discharged. . Hereinafter, each part will be described.

  First, the sphere storage unit 4100 has a sphere inflow port (not shown) for allowing the out sphere from the taxiway to enter the sphere storage unit 4100 and the out sphere stored in the sphere storage unit 4100. A first discharge port (not shown) for discharging to the effect unit 4300 side and a second discharge for discharging the out ball stored in the ball storage unit 4100 to the outside of the gaming machine (ball effect device 4000). An outlet (not shown), a first outlet shutter (not shown) that switches the first outlet to an open state and a closed state, and a second outlet that switches the second outlet to an open state and a closed state A shutter (not shown), and a ball storage unit driving means 4110 for performing opening / closing driving of the first outlet shutter and the second outlet shutter {see FIG. 2 (1)}.

  Next, the sphere effect unit 4300 is an area for executing the sphere effect using the out sphere from the sphere route 4200, and the sphere effect unit 4300 is configured in a grid shape of 3 rows × 3 columns. At the same time, each cell is formed in a retractable shape in which a game ball can temporarily stop {see FIGS. 2 (2) and (3)}. Each square has a third discharge port (not shown) for discharging the temporarily stopped game ball to the outside of the gaming machine (ball effect device 4000), and the third discharge port is opened and closed. A third outlet shutter (not shown) for switching to the state is provided. In addition, the ball effect unit 4300 drives a ball effect accessory (not shown) for guiding the out sphere from the ball path 4200 to each cell, the third outlet shutter, and the ball effect accessory. The ball production unit driving means 4310 is provided. Here, the ball effect in the best mode is an effect that is executed using an out ball of a predetermined number (three balls), and the game after the end of the special game depends on the position of the out ball on the ball effect unit 4300. It informs and suggests the state and the number of rounds of the special game. For example, when out balls are arranged in a line, it is informed / indicated that 15 rounds are a big hit and that a transition to a probability-changing gaming state is made after the special game ends. Therefore, the ball effect in the best mode is configured not to be executed when there is no predetermined number of balls (three balls) in the ball storage unit 4100. Details of the process will be described later.

  Next, the basic structure on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko gaming machine controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine, and in particular controls the overall gaming operation such as lottery when entering the special figure starting port 2110 (that is, control directly related to the profit of the player). Main control device (main board) 1000, presentation display control means (sub board) 2150 for performing display control related to various presentations and information notifications on the drawing display unit 2141 for adding interest to game contents, An effect display device 2140 that displays an effect that enhances the fun and the game balls supplied from the prize ball tank 212 according to the prize ball tank 212, the prize ball rail 214, and each prize opening to the winning ball tray 110. A prize ball payout mechanism (set base) 210 including a payout unit 216 and the like, a prize ball payout device 3000 for controlling a payout operation by the payout unit 216, and a game ball (reserved ball) of the upper ball tray 110 A launching device 232 that launches one ball at a time into the gaming area 120, a launch control board 230 that controls the launching operation of the launching device 232, a power supply unit 290 that supplies power to each part of the pachinko gaming machine, and a power source for the pachinko gaming machine A power switch 292, which is a switch for turning on / off, is provided on the rear surface of the front frame 104 (on the opposite side to the game side).

  Next, various functions of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the main control device 1000 is connected to a gaming peripheral device 2000 related to the game and a prize ball payout device 3000 that performs payout control of a predetermined number of prize balls based on a payout instruction from the main control device 1000 so that information can be transmitted. ing. In addition, although not shown, various game effect lamps 190 (for example, side lamps), a speaker 114, and the like are also electrically connected. The main controller 1000 and the like are configured by hardware such as ROM and RAM for storing data and programs, and elements such as a CPU used for arithmetic processing. In the following description, each means included in the main controller 1000 may be configured to be mounted on a peripheral device (for example, the game peripheral device 2000). For example, in the best mode, the main controller 1000 is provided with a payout control function, but may be configured so as to be provided in the prize ball payout device 3000, for example. Similarly, each means that is included in the peripheral device (for example, the game peripheral device 2000) may be configured to be mounted on the main controller 1000. The details of each means (device) will be described below.

  First, the main control device 1000 includes a game control means 1100 that controls the main game (special games, etc.), auxiliary games, and general games, and various game information {eg, stop symbol information, stop symbol, etc.) on the game peripheral device 2000 side. Attribute information (for example, probability variation jackpot, time shortening variation jackpot, small hit, loss), information on variation mode (for example, variation time), special game start signal / state information / end signal, hold information, etc.} Information transmission means 1200 and a prize ball payout determination means 1300 for controlling the prize ball payout device 3000 so as to pay out predetermined prize balls based on winning of game balls to various winning holes. .

  Here, the game control means 1100 determines whether or not each random number can be acquired by determining whether or not each ball can be acquired, and whether or not the ball determination means 1110 determines whether the game ball flows into each ball entrance (starting port, etc.). Random number acquisition determination execution means 1120 for acquiring each random number, a hold control means 1130 for temporarily storing a ball entering each start port during a variable display as a hold ball within an upper limit number, and game contents to be described later Win / fail lottery means 1135 for lottery based on a determined random number (win random number), and symbol content determining means for determining a stop symbol and a variation mode (variation time, etc.) of each symbol based on each random number. 1140, display control means 1150 for performing control to change and stop each symbol, and various processes directly related to determination of opening / closing of the special figure starting port electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110 Electric game open / close control means 1160, special game control means 1170 for controlling a special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and which game state the current game state is shifted to in relation to the main game and the auxiliary game And a specific game control means 1180 for performing a process of shifting the game state based on the determination, and a current game state [e.g., a state relating to the main game {normal game state, specific game state (probability varying game state , Time-saving gaming state), special gaming state}, auxiliary gaming state (easy release state, non-easy release state), stop symbol and variation mode information related to special symbols, on / off status of various flags, gaming state during special game (For example, information on the number of rounds and the number of winning prizes)] and the like are temporarily stored. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

  First, the entrance determining means 1110 is a special figure starting port entrance determining means 1111 for determining whether or not a gaming ball has entered the special figure starting port 2110, and whether or not the gaming ball has flowed into the general figure starting port 2210. And a normal start entrance ball judging means 1112 for judging whether or not.

  Next, the random number acquisition determination execution means 1120 determines whether or not to acquire a game content determination random number based on the game ball entering the special figure starting port 2110, and according to the determination result, the random number (for example, In order to determine whether or not the normal symbol winning random number can be acquired, and to acquire the random number based on the determination result And a normal random number acquisition determination execution means 1122.

  Here, the “random numbers” in the claims and the specification including the above are, for example, “0” to “65535” (winning random number) or “0” to “255” ( It is a value randomly selected from a predetermined range such as (variation mode determination random number). The random number may not be a mathematically generated random number, but may be a pseudo random number generated by a hardware random number, a software random number, or the like. For example, the expression method of each value in the random number is a method in which the value is expressed in order along the random number sequence (plus one method), the next value when the final value of the random number sequence is expressed (initial value) ) With a contingent value (initial value update method), a combination of these, and the like.

  Next, the hold control unit 1130 determines whether or not to temporarily store the game content determination random number acquired in a situation where the special symbol variation permission has not been granted, and the random number is granted the symbol variation permission based on the determination result. It is determined whether or not to temporarily store the first special figure holding means 1131 for holding in the special figure holding information temporary storage means 1131a and the game content determination random number acquired in a situation where the normal symbol variation permission has not been granted. Based on the determination result, there is a general figure holding means 1132 for holding the random number in the general figure holding information temporary storage means 1132a until the symbol variation permission is granted. Here, the special figure holding means 1131 and the general figure holding means 1132 can store up to four special figure holding information temporary storage means 1131a and a general figure holding information 1131a for temporarily storing the random numbers combined with the holding order. Each has a figure hold information temporary storage means 1132a.

  Next, the success / failure lottery means 1135 makes a decision to shift to a special game when the result of the success / failure lottery is a win (for example, internally turns on the winning flag), and the success / failure lottery means And a success / failure lottery table 1135b which is referred to when performing. Here, the success / failure lottery table 1135b is a special figure jackpot lottery table 1135b-1 referred to when performing a big hit lottery with respect to a special symbol, and a special figure referred to when performing a small hit lottery with respect to a special symbol. And a small bonus lottery table 1135b-2. Each lottery table has a different table for each gaming state, although not shown. For example, each lottery table has a low probability lottery table used in the normal gaming state (time-reduced gaming state) and a high probability lottery table used in the probability varying gaming state.

  Next, the symbol content determination means 1140, based on the acquired game content determination random number, the special symbol content determination means 1141 for determining the stop symbol and variation mode (variation time, etc.) of the special symbol, and the acquired normal symbol winning random number And a general symbol content determining means 1142 for determining a stop symbol of the normal symbol based on the standard symbol content determining means 1142.

  Here, the special figure content determination means 1141 has a special figure content determination lottery table 1141a that is referred to when determining the stop symbol and the variation mode related to the special symbol, and the special figure content determination lottery table. 1141a includes various lottery tables that differ depending on the result of the success / failure, the gaming state, and the number of held balls (for example, regarding the gaming state, a lottery table for normal game → special game normal game state, probability variation game → special figure probability) Floating game state lottery table, time reduction game → special time reduction game state lottery table). Further, the general content determination means 1142 has a general content determination lottery table 1142a that is referred to when determining a stop symbol related to a normal symbol. The general content determination lottery table 1142a is a game. There are various winning tables that differ depending on the state (normal game → usual drawing normal lottery table, probability variation game and time shortening game → usual drawing time shortening lottery table).

  Next, the display control unit 1150 includes a special symbol control unit 1151 that performs control to stop and display the special symbol on the special symbol display unit 2131 of the special symbol display device 2130 for a predetermined time, and a normal symbol display device 2220. On the general map display unit 2221, there is a general map control means 1152 for performing control to stop and display after changing the normal symbol for a predetermined time.

  Here, the special figure control means 1151 further includes special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a for managing the fluctuation time according to the fluctuation mode determined by the special figure content determination means 1141. The special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a further includes a special figure fluctuation management timer 1151a-1 (decrement counter) that can be cleared to zero. Further, the universal symbol control means 1152 has an ordinary symbol fluctuation time managing means 1152a for managing the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display unit 2221 of the ordinary symbol display device 2220. Further, the common figure fluctuation time management means 1152a further includes a common figure fluctuation management timer 1152a-1 capable of measuring time.

  Next, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 is a condition determination means 1161 for determining whether or not a condition for performing a process for opening and closing the special figure start opening electric accessory 2112 of the special figure start opening 2110 is satisfied. And an opening timer 1162 for measuring the driving (opening) time of the special figure starting port electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110.

  Next, the special game control means 1170 determines whether or not the condition for shifting to the special game is satisfied, specifically, whether or not the winning is won (the winning flag is generated). Along with the determination, if the special symbol is satisfied in the predetermined mode (predetermined modes A1 to A2, B1 to B2) and condition determination means 1171 and the special game transition conditions are satisfied, the contents of the special game {Specifically, the special game content determining means 1172 for setting the number of rounds, the time between rounds, the opening pattern of the special winning opening 2120 (the contents of the pseudo unit game described later), etc.} in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c. And a special game in which a unit game is held a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times) until a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of game balls enter with a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) as an upper limit It has a special game execution means 1173 for executing the work, and various special game time management means for performing time management process 1174 regarding special game. Here, the special game time management means 1174 further includes a special game timer 1174a capable of measuring time. Further, the special game timer 1174a includes a unit game timer 1174a-1 capable of measuring a time in a unit game (for example, an opening time of a big prize opening 2120 or a time between rounds in a unit game), and a time in a pseudo unit game ( For example, it has a pseudo unit game timer 1174a-2 capable of measuring the opening time of the big prize opening 2120 and the time between pseudo rounds in the pseudo unit game. The special game content determination unit 1172 further includes a special game content reference table 1172a that is referred to when specifying the content of the special game to be set in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c. Furthermore, the special game content reference table 1172a has a round number determination table 1172a-1 described later and an open pattern determination lottery table 1172a-2 described later.

Here, Table 1 is an example of the round number determination table 1172a-1. This table is a table that is referred to when determining the number of rounds of a special game. In the best mode, one of the two round numbers is selected depending on the type of symbol, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the number of rounds may be determined by lottery, or the number of rounds that can be selected may be increased (for example, any one of 1 to 15 rounds may be selected).

Next, Table 2 is an example of an open pattern determination lottery table 1172a-2, which is one of the characteristic elements of the present invention. This table is a table that is referred to when determining the opening pattern of the special prize opening 2120 in the special game, more specifically, the opening pattern of the special prize opening 2120 for each unit game. As can be seen from the table, the unit game in the best mode is composed of a plurality of pseudo unit games. For example, the unit game related to the opening pattern 1 is composed of 10 rounds of the pseudo unit game, and the pseudo unit game in the opening pattern has the grand prize opening 2120 until three game balls enter the upper limit of 3 seconds. The content is to change from the closed state to the open state. The unit game related to the opening pattern 2 is composed of six rounds of pseudo unit games, and the pseudo unit game in the opening pattern has a maximum winning opening 2120 until three game balls enter with an upper limit of 5 seconds. The content is to change from the closed state to the open state.

  Here, in the above example, only the release pattern of the unit game in which the pseudo unit game exists is shown, but there are also unit games that do not include the pseudo unit game. Specifically, there is a unit game with a maximum open time and a maximum number of winnings that are substantially the same as a certain pseudo-round. For example, a unit game with a round time of 3 seconds and a maximum winning number of 3 balls (in terms of content, the same as the pseudo 1R of the opening pattern 1), or a unit game with a round time of 5 seconds and a maximum winning number of 3 balls (In terms of content, it is the same as the pseudo pattern 1R of the open pattern 2). By adopting such a configuration, it becomes difficult to distinguish between the pseudo unit game and the actual unit game.

  In the best mode, the open pattern is determined for each round. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be determined collectively for each special game. Specifically, a table in which release patterns for all rounds are already allocated for each special game is provided, and a method for determining the contents of the special game by the type of winning symbol, lottery, or the like can be mentioned. As will be described later, in this best mode, the open pattern is determined based on the number of rounds of the special game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is determined randomly or under a certain rule. May be.

  Next, the specific game control means 1180 has specific game end condition determination means 1181 for determining whether or not the end condition for the specific game state is satisfied. Here, the specific game end condition determining means 1181 further includes a time reduction counter 1181a capable of counting the time reduction. Here, the “specific game” refers to, for example, a probability variation game in which a lottery probability for a special game is higher than that in a normal game, or a time shortening game in which the variation time of a special symbol is relatively shorter than that in a normal game. .

  Here, in this best mode, the number of time reductions is 100, and during the time reduction, the variation time of the special symbol is relatively shortened (time reduction function) compared to non-time reduction. Further, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is also relatively shortened, and the opening time of the special figure starting port electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110 is relatively extended (opening time extending function). The above-mentioned specific game end condition determining means 1181 has a function of determining whether or not the number of ends has been reached in a probability variation game with a limited number of times, for example (has a number variation probability variation game function). (In the case of a pachinko machine), it may have a function of performing a lottery transition from a specific game (for example, a probability variation game or a time-reduced game) to a normal game with a predetermined probability every time a symbol changes (has a falling lottery function) For pachinko machines).

  Next, the game state temporary storage means 1190 includes a main game state temporary storage means 1191 for temporarily storing the current game state in the main game, and an auxiliary game state temporary for temporarily storing the current game state in the auxiliary game. Storage means 1192.

  Here, the main game state temporary storage unit 1191 includes a flag temporary storage unit 1191a for temporarily storing on / off information of various flags in various game states, and a special symbol that is currently fluctuating (a special symbol satisfying a variation start condition). Special figure information temporary storage means 1191b for temporarily storing stop symbols and variation mode information related to the game, and information relating to special games (for example, the number of rounds, the number of winning game balls in an arbitrary round, etc.) Special game related information temporary storage means 1191c. Furthermore, the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c includes unit game related information temporary storage means 1191c-1 for temporarily storing information related to unit games (for example, the number of rounds, the number of winning game balls in the round, etc.) Pseudo unit game related information temporary storage means 1191c-2 for temporarily storing information on the pseudo unit game (number of pseudo rounds, number of winning game balls in the pseudo round, etc.).

  Further, the auxiliary game state temporary storage means 1192 is information related to the auxiliary game (for example, on / off information of various flags such as a normal symbol winning flag, a normal symbol changing flag, an open extension flag, an electric chew release flag, a time reduction flag, etc.) Auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a for temporarily storing information, and temporary information temporary storage for temporarily storing information such as stop symbols related to the currently changing normal symbol (normal symbol for which the change start condition is satisfied) Means 1192b.

  Next, the gaming peripheral device 2000 will be described. Since some of the peripheral devices have already been described in detail, the remaining configuration will be described. First, the game peripheral device 2000 includes a main game peripheral device 2100 that is a peripheral device on the main game side, and an auxiliary game peripheral device 2200 related to the auxiliary game. Hereinafter, these peripheral devices will be described in order.

  First, the main game peripheral device 2100 is a special figure starting port 2110 that triggers the transition to a special game, and a grand prize that is in a closed state during a normal game and opened under a predetermined condition during a special game. Display related to effects, including a mouth 2120, a special symbol display device 2130 capable of displaying and changing a special symbol, and a decorative symbol indicating a stop and variable display / displaying the progress of the game during a special game. There is an effect display device 2140 and an effect display control means 2150 that controls all display control related to the effect.

  Here, the effect display control means 2150 produces effects on the effect display device 2140 based on the display information receiving means 2151 for receiving various information from the main control device 1000 side and the information from the main control device 1000 side. Display control means 2152 for performing display control. Hereafter, each said means is explained in full detail.

  First, the display information receiving means 2151 temporarily stores symbol information relating to the main game from the main controller 1000 side and information relating to the special game {opening pattern (contents of the pseudo unit game) etc. of the special prize opening 2120 in the special game}. Main-side information temporary storage means 2151a. Note that the symbol information temporarily stored in the main-side information temporary storage unit 2151a and the information related to the special game are appropriately referred to by various units described later as needed in each process described below.

  Next, the display control means 2152 includes decoration symbol display control means 2152a for controlling the decorative symbol change display and stop display on the symbol display section 2141 of the effect display device 2140, and the drawing display suspension of the effect display device 2140. The drawing hold information display control means 2152b for controlling all the display information display processing on the display unit 2142 and all the control related to the display processing during the special game on the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140. Special game in-game display control means 2152d, sphere effect control means 2152e that controls the ball effect in the ball effect device 4000, and the effect display related information temporarily storing information related to the effect at the time of the effect. Storage means 2152c.

  Here, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a is a device for determining the stop symbol and the variation mode of the decorative symbol based on the symbol information from the main control device 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage unit 2151a. The figure display content determination means 2152a-1 and a drawing change mode storage for storing all data relating to effects including data (various object data, moving image data, audio data, etc.) related to decorative symbols and decorative symbol variations. And means 2152a-2. Here, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 has a drawing variation content determination lottery table 2152a-1-1 for reference when determining the variation pattern of the decorative symbol.

  Next, the drawing hold information display control unit 2152b further includes a drawing hold information temporary storage unit 2152b-1 for temporarily storing the current number of held balls.

  Next, the display control means 2152d during special game stores information related to the special game from the main controller 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2151a (number of rounds, game state after the end of the special game, etc. ), The display content determining means 2152d-1 during special game for determining the display content (effect pattern) during the special game is provided. A special game display content determination table 2152d-1-1 is provided for reference when determining the display content during a game.

  Next, the ball effect control means 2152e is based on special game related information (number of rounds, game state after the end of the special game, etc.) from the main control device 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2151a. Sphere effect content determining means 2152e-1 for determining the content of the sphere effect and setting the determined content in the sphere effect related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and a sphere storage unit driving unit 4110 of the sphere storage unit 4100 Sphere storage unit drive control means 2152e-2 for controlling the driving of the sphere, and sphere rendering unit drive control means 2152e-3 for controlling the driving of the sphere rendering unit driving means 4310 of the sphere rendering unit 4300. . Furthermore, the ball effect content determination means 2152e-1 has a ball effect content determination table 2152e-1-1 for reference when determining the content of the ball effect. Note that the ball effect content determination table 2152e-1-1 is a ball effect in which out balls are arranged in a line when a special game with a large number of rounds or when the game state after the end of the special game is a probability variation game. Is configured to be easily selected.

  In addition, the effect display control means 2150 further controls all control related to effects other than image display, such as effect processing such as lighting and extinguishing of the game effect lamp 190 and sound output from the speaker 114. In the best mode, the effect display control means 2150 is configured to integrally control the decorative symbol, the game lamp, and the voice, but is configured to be separated as a functionally separate peripheral device. May be. In this case, the peripheral devices may be connected to each other with a board-to-board connector.

  Next, the auxiliary game peripheral device 2200 has a normal symbol start port 2210 that triggers the opening of the special figure start port electric accessory 2112 of the special symbol start port 2110, and a normal symbol that can display a stop and change display of the normal symbol. Display device 2220.

  The special symbol display device 2130 and the normal symbol display device 2220 are connected to the main control device 1000 so as to be able to transmit information, and the remaining effect display device 2140 is connected to be able to transmit information to the effect display control means 2150. . That is, the special symbol display device 2130 and the normal symbol display device 2220 are controlled by the main control device 1000, and the effect display device 2140 is controlled by the effect display control means 2150, respectively. Note that another peripheral device may be controlled via the main controller 1000 and another peripheral device controlled by one-way communication.

  Next, the flow of processing of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, the flow of processing on the main board side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 5 is a main flowchart showing a flow of general processing performed by the main controller 1000. First, in step 1100, main controller 1000 executes a normal symbol winning random number acquisition process described later. Next, at step 1200, main controller 1000 executes an electric chew drive determination process described later. Next, at step 1300, main controller 1000 executes a game content determination random number acquisition process, which will be described later. Next, at step 1400, main controller 1000 executes a special symbol display process described later. Next, at step 1500, main controller 1000 executes special game operating condition determination processing described later. Next, at step 1600, main controller 1000 executes a special game control process described later. Next, at step 1700, main controller 1000 (especially prize ball payout determination means 1300) drives prize ball payout device 3000 based on the winning opening where the game ball has won, and performs a payout process for a predetermined number of prize balls. And return to step 1100 again. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  First, FIG. 6 is a flowchart of normal symbol winning random number acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step 1100 in FIG. First, in step 1102, the general-purpose start entrance entrance judging means 1112 judges whether or not the general-use start entrance entrance information has been received from the general-use start entrance entrance detecting device 2211 of the general view start entrance 2210. In the case of Yes in step 1102, in step 1104, the common random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 refers to the common figure hold information temporary storage means 1132a, and determines whether or not the number of held balls is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1104, in step 1106, the normal random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 acquires the normal symbol winning random number. Next, in step 1108, the ordinary figure holding means 1132 adds 1 to the holding ball in the form of setting the random number in the ordinary figure holding information temporary storage means 1132a together with the order information indicating what number is held. The process proceeds to the next process (electricity Chu drive determination process 1200). In the case of No in step 1102 and step 1104, the process proceeds to the next process (electric drive drive determination process 1200).

  Next, FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the electric drive driving determination process according to the subroutine of step 1200 in FIG. First, in step 1202, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a to determine whether or not the electric chew release flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1202, in step 1204, the normal chart control means 1152 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a to determine whether or not the normal symbol changing flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1204, in step 1206, the common figure content determination means 1142 refers to the common figure holding information temporary storage means 1132a and determines whether or not there is a holding ball related to the normal symbol. In the case of Yes in step 1206, in step 1208, the general symbol content determination means 1142 determines the stop symbol based on the normal symbol random number based on the reserved ball and the gaming state. Next, in step 1210, the usual figure fluctuation time management means 1152a sets the usual figure fluctuation management timer 1152a-1 for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds in the case of a short-time game, in the case of a normal game) based on the gaming state. Set 30 seconds). Then, in step 1212, the general symbol control means 1152 turns on the normal symbol changing flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192 a. Next, in step 1214, the general-purpose holding means 1132 updates the holding information recorded in the general-purpose holding information temporary storage means 1132a after subtracting 1 from the holding ball related to the normal symbol, and the normal-picture control means. 1152 starts the normal symbol fluctuation management timer 1152a-1, and then starts the normal symbol fluctuation display on the universal symbol display unit 2221. Next, in step 1216, the common figure fluctuation time management means 1152a refers to the common figure fluctuation management timer 1152a-1, and determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1216, in step 1218, the universal map control means 1152 confirms and displays the stop symbol determined by the universal figure content determination means 1142 in step 1208 on the universal map display unit 2221. Then, in step 1220, the general symbol control means 1152 turns off the normal symbol changing flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. Next, in step 1222, the condition determination means 1161 determines whether or not the stop symbol is “winning”. In the case of Yes in step 1222, in step 1224, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 sets the release timer 1162 for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds for short-time games, 0. 0 for normal games) based on the gaming state. Set for 5 seconds). Next, in step 1226, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 turns on the electric chew releasing flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. In step 1228, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 opens the special figure starting port electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110. Next, in step 1230, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the opening timer 1162 and determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in Step 1230, in Steps 1232 and 1234, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 closes the special figure start opening electric accessory 2112 of the special figure start opening 2110, and also stores in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. Is turned off, and the process proceeds to the next process (special game content determination random number acquisition process 1300).

  If No in Step 1202, the process proceeds to Step 1230. If No in Step 1204, the process proceeds to Step 1216. If No in Step 1206, Step 1216, Step 1222, and Step 1230, the next process (special game) is performed. The process proceeds to the content determination random number acquisition process 1300).

  Next, FIG. 8 is a flowchart of special game content determination random number acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step 1300 in FIG. First, in step 1302, the special figure starting port entrance determining means 1111 determines whether or not special figure starting port entrance information has been received from the special figure starting port entrance detecting device 2111 of the special figure starting port 2110. In the case of Yes in step 1302, in step 1304, the special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 refers to the special figure reservation information temporary storage means 1131a, and determines whether or not the number of reserved balls is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1304, in step 1306, the special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 acquires a game content determination random number (winning random number, variation mode determination random number, special symbol determination random number, etc.), and the special figure reservation means 1131 The random number is set in the special figure hold information temporary storage means 1131a together with the order information indicating the number of hold. In step 1308, the information transmission unit 1200 refers to the special figure hold information temporary storage unit 1131a to obtain information on what number of the hold is stored as the random number, and controls the display of the information. It transmits to the means 2150 side and shifts to the next processing (special symbol display processing 1400). In addition, also when it is No in step 1302 and step 1304, it transfers to the following process (special symbol display process 1400).

  Next, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of special symbol display processing according to the subroutine of step 1400 in FIG. First, in step 1402, the special figure content determination unit 1141 determines whether or not a change start condition is satisfied. Here, the change start condition is that the special game or the special symbol change is not in progress.

  In the case of Yes in step 1402, in step 1404, the special figure content determination unit 1141 reads the game content determination random number related to the current symbol variation, which is temporarily stored in the special figure holding information temporary storage unit 1131a. Next, at step 1406, the success / failure lottery means 1135 refers to the special figure jackpot lottery table 1135b-1 and the special figure jackpot lottery table 1135b-2 based on the game content determination random number (winning random number) and the gaming state. , Special symbol win / loss (big hit, small win) lottery is executed. In the case of winning / not-winning lottery, the big hit lottery is executed with reference to the big hit lottery table first. In step 1408, the special game transition determining unit 1135a determines whether or not the lottery result is a win. In the case of Yes in step 1408, in step 1410, the special game transition determining means 1135a turns on the winning flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. On the other hand, if step 1408 is No, step 1410 is skipped.

  In step 1412, the special figure content determination unit 1141 refers to each lottery table in the special figure content determination lottery table 1141 a, and based on the game content determination random numbers (for example, special symbol determination random numbers, variation mode determination random numbers). The stop symbol and the variation mode related to the special symbol are determined, and these are temporarily stored in the special symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b. The table to be referred to is determined based on the result of success / failure, the gaming state, and the number of reserved balls (the same applies hereinafter). As for winning, there are big hits and small hits, but as long as they are configured so that stop symbols and fluctuation modes are selected in a differentiated manner, display contents are determined using separate tables. Alternatively, the display content may be determined using the same table (the same applies to the following). Next, in step 1414, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits the symbol information (stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information, variation mode information, etc.) related to the special symbol determined in step 1412 to the effect display control unit 2150 side. Next, in step 1416, the special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a sets a predetermined time (fluctuation time related to the fluctuation mode determined in step 1412) in the special figure fluctuation management timer 1151a-1. In step 1418, the special symbol control means 1151 starts the special symbol variation display on the special symbol display unit 2131 of the special symbol display device 2130 according to the variation mode stored in the special symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b. . Next, in step 1420, the special figure control unit 1151 turns on the changing flag in the temporary flag storage unit 1191a. In step 1422, the special figure fluctuation time management unit 1151a determines whether or not a predetermined time has been reached. Here, in the case of No in step 1422, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process 1500). On the other hand, in the case of Yes in step 1422, in step 1424, the information transmitting unit 1200 transmits a command indicating that the predetermined time has been reached to the effect display control unit 2150 side. Next, in step 1426, the special symbol control means 1151 stops the special symbol variable display on the special symbol display unit 2131 of the special symbol display device 2130, and the stop stored in the special symbol information temporary storage means 1191b. The display is controlled as a fixed stop symbol. Next, in step 1428, the special figure control means 1151 turns off the changing flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. In step 1430, the special figure fluctuation time management unit 1151a resets the special figure fluctuation management timer 1151a-1. Next, in step 1450, main controller 1000 executes a specific game end determination process described later, and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process 1500).

  In the case of No in step 1402, in step 1432, the special figure control unit 1151 refers to the temporary flag storage unit 1191a and determines whether or not the changing flag is on. If Yes in step 1432, the process proceeds to step 1422, and if No, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process 1500).

  Next, FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process according to the subroutine of step 1450 in FIG. First, in step 1452, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time / count counter 1181a to determine whether or not the time / count counter value is greater than zero. In the case of Yes in step 1452, in step 1454, the specific game control unit 1180 subtracts 1 from the time-count counter value of the time-count counter 1181a. Next, in step 1456, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time reduction counter 1181a and determines whether or not the time reduction is zero. In the case of Yes in step 1456, in step 1458, the specific game control means 1180 turns off the time reduction flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a, and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process 1500). . In addition, also when it is No by step 1452 and step 1456, it transfers to the following process (special game operation condition determination process 1500).

  Next, FIG. 11 is a flowchart of special game operation condition determination processing according to the subroutine of step 1500 in FIG. First, in step 1502, the condition determination unit 1171 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 1191a to determine whether or not the hit flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1502, in step 1504, the condition determination unit 1171 determines whether or not the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display unit 2131 of the special symbol display device 2130 has stopped in a predetermined manner. In the case of Yes in Step 1504, in Step 1520 to Step 1522, the contents of the special game, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention {number of special games rounds, opening pattern of the big prize opening 2120 for each round (pseudo unit) The content of the game)} is determined. Specifically, in step 1520, the special game content determination means 1172 refers to the round number determination table 1172a-1 based on the predetermined mode, determines the number of rounds of the special game, and specially determines the determination information. It is set in the game related information temporary storage means 1191c. Next, in step 1522, the special game content determination means 1172 refers to the open pattern determination lottery table 1172a-2 based on the predetermined mode, and opens the special winning opening 2120 in the special game (the big prize in each round). The opening pattern of the mouth 2120) is determined by lottery, and the determined information is set in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c. Next, in step 1508, the specific game control means 1180 determines whether or not the predetermined mode is a small hit. In the case of Yes in step 1508, in step 1510 and step 1512, the specific game control unit 1180 determines the specific game flag (the probability variation flag in the flag temporary storage unit 1191a and the time reduction flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage unit 1192). Is temporarily turned off, and the time reduction counter 1181a is reset (time reduction counter value = 0). In step 1514 and step 1516, the condition determination unit 1171 turns on the special game transition permission flag in the flag temporary storage unit 1191a and turns off the winning flag, and proceeds to the next process (special game control process 1600). To do. In the case of No in step 1502 and step 1504, the process proceeds to the next process (special game control process 1600), and in the case of No in step 1508, the process proceeds to step 1514. In the best mode, the number of special games rounds and the opening pattern of the special prize opening 2120 in special games are determined independently. However, based on the number of special games rounds, The opening pattern may be determined.

  Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart of a special game control process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 1600 in FIG. First, in step 1601, the special game executing means 1173 refers to the flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the special game transition permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1601, in step 1602 and step 1603, the special game execution means 1173 turns off the special game transition permission flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and turns on the special game execution flag. Next, in step 1604, the special game executing means 1173 initializes (sets “0”) the round number counter in the unit game related information temporary storage means 1191c-1. The round number counter value is incremented by “1” every time a round is repeated thereafter. Next, in step 1605, the information transmission means 1200 transmits a special game start signal and the contents of the determined special game (see step 1520 to step 1522) to the effect display control means 2150 side, and the process proceeds to step 1607. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1601, in step 1606, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the special game execution flag is on, that is, the special game is currently being executed. It is determined whether or not. If YES in step 1606, the process proceeds to step 1607. In the case of No in step 1606, the special game execution unit 1173 determines that the special game is not permitted, and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700).

  Next, in step 1607, the special game executing means 1173 refers to the flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the round continuation flag is on, in other words, whether or not the round is in the middle. . If “Yes” in step 1607, that is, if the round is in the middle, the process proceeds to step 1642. On the other hand, if No in step 1607, that is, if it is just before the start of the round, first, in step 1608, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the round number counter in the unit game related information temporary storage means 1191c-1. Then, it is determined whether or not the round is the first round (first round) of the special game (whether or not the round number counter = 0). If Yes in step 1608, that is, if the current round is immediately before the start of the first round, the process proceeds to step 1610. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1608, that is, immediately before the start of the second and subsequent rounds, in step 1609, the special game executing means 1173 refers to the inter-round timer of the unit game timer 1174a-1, It is determined whether or not the time (the closing time 2120 closing time between rounds) has elapsed. If Yes in step 1609, the process proceeds to step 1610. Next, in steps 1610 to 1615, initial processing (flag and timer setting, etc.) related to the round execution is performed, and in steps 1616 to 1621, initial processing related to the first pseudo unit game execution of the round is performed. . Hereinafter, it demonstrates in order. First, in step 1610, the special game executing means 1173 uses the release pattern (round time, maximum number of winnings, time between rounds) in the round set in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c as unit game related information. The temporary storage means 1191c-1 is set. Next, in step 1611, the special game executing means 1173 clears the winning ball counter in the unit game related information temporary storage means 1191c-1 to zero. The winning ball counter value is incremented by “1” every time a game ball enters the big winning opening 2120. Next, in step 1612, the special game execution means 1173 adds 1 to the round number counter in the unit game related information temporary storage means 1191c-1. Next, in step 1613, the special game executing means 1173 turns on the round continuation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. Next, in step 1614, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits a round start signal to the effect display control unit 2150 side. Next, in step 1615, the special game executing means 1173 starts a release timer of the unit game timer 1174a-1. Next, in step 1616, the special game executing means 1173 has the release pattern in the pseudo unit game set in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c (round time in the pseudo unit game, maximum number of winnings, time between pseudo rounds). Is set in the pseudo unit game related information temporary storage means 1191c-2. Next, in step 1617, the special game executing means 1173 clears the pseudo winning ball counter in the pseudo unit game related information temporary storage means 1191c-2 to zero. The pseudo winning ball counter value is incremented by “1” every time a gaming ball enters the big winning opening 2120. Next, in step 1618, the special game executing means 1173 sets 1 to the pseudo round number counter in the pseudo unit game related information temporary storage means 1191c-2. Next, in step 1619, the special game executing means 1173 turns on the pseudo round continuation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. Next, in step 1620, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits a pseudo round start signal to the effect display control unit 2150 side. Next, in step 1621, the special game execution means 1173 starts a release timer of the pseudo unit game timer 1174a-2. In step 1622, the special game executing means 1173 drives the special prize opening electric accessory 2122 of the special prize opening 2120 to open the special prize opening 2120, and the process proceeds to step 1623. Note that the processing from step 1616 to step 1621 is basically processing when the round includes a pseudo round, and therefore may be omitted when the round does not include a pseudo round. However, in this best mode, even if the round does not include a pseudo round, the processing of steps 1616 to 1621 is executed for the pseudo round from the viewpoint of common processing. Specifically, for a unit game that does not include a pseudo round, in step 1616, the release pattern of the round is set. Then, although it is not actually a pseudo round, processing such as turning on the pseudo round continuation flag is executed.

  Next, in step 1623, the information transmission means 1200 transmits the current game state information (for example, the current number of rounds, the number of winning game balls, etc.) to the effect display control means 2150 side. In step 1624, the special game executing means 1173 refers to the winning ball counter in the unit game related information temporary storage means 1191c-2 and determines a predetermined ball in the round (the number of balls set in step 1610, for example, 10 balls). It is determined whether or not there is a winning ball. If Yes in step 1624, the process proceeds to step 1626. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1624, in step 1625, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the release timer of the unit game timer 1174a-1 and a predetermined time (the time set in step 1610, for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed. Determine whether or not. Also in the case of Yes in step 1625, the process proceeds to step 1626. In this best mode, since the total time of the pseudo round in the unit game is set to be the same as or shorter than the round time of the unit game (see Table 2), the pseudo unit game is ended by entering a pseudo predetermined number of game balls. In this case, the unit game does not end after the lapse of the predetermined time, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the total time of the pseudo round in the unit game is set longer than the round time of the unit game, The unit game may be configured to end when a predetermined time elapses even when the game is ended by entering a pseudo predetermined number of game balls.

  Next, in step 1626, the special game executing means 1173 stops the driving of the special winning opening electrical accessory 2122 of the special winning opening 2120 and closes the special winning opening 2120. Next, in step 1627, the special game executing means 1173 resets the release timer of the pseudo unit game timer 1174a-2. Next, in step 1628, the special game executing means 1173 turns off the pseudo round continuation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. Next, in step 1629, the special game executing means 1173 resets the release timer of the unit game timer 1174a-1. Next, in step 1630, the special game executing means 1173 turns off the round continuation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. Next, in step 1631, the special game executing means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c, and the round is the final round (for example, in the case of big hits related to the predetermined modes “A1” and “B1”) It is determined whether or not 15 rounds, 7 rounds in the case of big hits according to the predetermined modes “A2” and “B2”, and 1 round in the case of small wins. If No in step 1631, that is, if the round is not the final round, in step 1651, the special game execution unit 1173 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 1191a and determines whether or not the inter-round time extension flag is off. judge. Here, the inter-round time extension flag is a flag indicating whether or not to extend the time between rounds or the time between pseudo-rounds (for example, 2 seconds → 10 seconds) in order to execute the ball effect. Indicates that the time between rounds is extended. In the case of Yes in Step 1651, that is, when the ball effect is not executed, in Step 1632, the special game executing means 1173 sets the time between rounds (for example, 2 seconds) to the timer between rounds of the unit game timer 1174a-1. ) Is set, and the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1651, that is, when the ball effect is executed after the end of the unit game, in step 1652, the special game executing means 1173 turns off the inter-round time extension flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. To. Next, in Step 1653, the special game executing means 1173 sets a time (for example, 10 seconds) required for the ball effect as the time between rounds in the timer between rounds of the unit game timer 1174a-1. In step 1654, the information transmitting unit 1200 transmits a ball effect time set signal to the effect display control unit 2150 (particularly, the ball effect control unit 2152e), and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700). Note that the ball effect control means 2152e executes the ball effect upon receiving the signal (the same applies hereinafter). On the other hand, if Yes in step 1631, that is, if the round is the final round, in step 1632, the special game execution unit 1173 turns off the special game execution flag in the flag temporary storage unit 1191 a. Next, in step 1633, the information transmission means 1200 transmits a special game end signal to the effect display control means 2150 side. In step 1680, the game control unit 1100 executes a game state determination process after the end of the special game, which will be described later, and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1625, that is, when the end condition of the round is not satisfied, in step 1635, the special game executing means 1173, the pseudo winning game ball in the pseudo unit game related information temporary storage means 1191c-2 Referring to the counter, it is determined whether or not there is a winning ball of a predetermined ball (the number of balls set in step 1616, for example, 3 balls) in the pseudo round, that is, whether or not there is a gaming ball that is necessary for executing the ball effect. judge. In the case of Yes in step 1635, in step 1655, the special game executing means 1173 turns on the inter-round time extension flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a, and proceeds to step 1637. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1635, in step 1636, the special game executing means 1173 refers to the opening time timer of the pseudo unit game timer 1174a-2, and the predetermined time in the pseudo round (the time set in step 1616, For example, it is determined whether or not 5 seconds have elapsed. If Yes in step 1636, the process proceeds to step 1637. Next, in step 1637, the special game executing means 1173 refers to the pseudo round number counter in the pseudo unit game related information temporary storage means 1191c-2 and determines whether or not the pseudo round is the final pseudo round in the round. (For example, in the case of the open pattern 2, it is determined whether or not it is a pseudo sixth round). If YES in step 1637, the process proceeds to step 1626. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1637, in step 1638, the special game executing means 1173 stops driving the big winning opening electric accessory 2122 of the big winning opening 2120 and closes the pseudo winning opening 2120 (pseudo closing). Next, in step 1639, the special game executing means 1173 resets the opening time timer of the pseudo unit game timer 1174a-2. Next, in step 1640, the special game executing means 1173 turns off the pseudo round continuation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. Next, in step 1656, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the inter-round time extension flag is off. In the case of Yes in Step 1653, that is, when the ball effect is not executed, in Step 1641, the special game executing means 1173 adds a pseudo-interval time (for example, 2) to the pseudo-interval timer of the pseudo unit game timer 1174a-2. Second) is set, and the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1656, that is, when the ball effect is executed after the pseudo unit game is finished, in step 1657, the special game executing means 1173 sets the inter-round time extension flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. Turn off. Next, in step 1658, the special game executing means 1173 sets the time (for example, 10 seconds) required for the ball effect as the time between the pseudo rounds in the timer between the pseudo rounds of the pseudo unit game timer 1174a-2. In step 1659, the information transmitting unit 1200 transmits a ball effect time set signal to the effect display control unit 2150 (particularly the ball effect control unit 2152e), and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700).

  On the other hand, if Yes in step 1607, that is, if a round game is currently being executed, in step 1642, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the temporary flag storage means 1191a and determines whether the pseudo round continuation flag is on. Determine whether. If Yes in step 1641, that is, if a pseudo unit game is currently being executed, the process proceeds to step 1623 without performing the processes of steps 1643 to 1650 described in detail below. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1642, that is, immediately before the start of the pseudo unit game (excluding pseudo 1R), first, in step 1643, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the pseudo unit game timer 1174a-2. Then, it is determined whether or not the time between pseudo rounds {the pseudo closing time of the big winning opening 2120 between pseudo rounds (for example, 2 seconds)} has elapsed. In the case of Yes in step 1642, in step 1644, the special game executing means 1173 causes the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c to set the release pattern in the pseudo unit game (round time, maximum number of winnings, pseudo game in the pseudo unit game). Time between rounds) is set in the pseudo unit game related information temporary storage means 1191c-2. Next, in step 1645, the special game executing means 1173 clears the pseudo winning ball counter in the pseudo unit game related information temporary storage means 1191c-2 to zero. Next, in step 1646, the special game executing means 1173 adds 1 to the pseudo round number counter in the pseudo unit game related information temporary storage means 1191c-2. Next, in step 1647, the special game executing means 1173 turns on the pseudo round continuation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. Next, in step 1648, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits a pseudo round start signal to the effect display control unit 2150 side. Next, in step 1649, the special game execution means 1173 starts a release timer of the pseudo unit game timer 1174a-2. Next, in step 1650, the special game executing means 1173 drives the special prize opening electric accessory 2122 of the special prize opening 2120 to open the special prize opening 2120, and the process proceeds to step 1623. Note that if the answer is No in step 1606, step 1609, step 1636, and step 1643, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700). Here, in the best mode, the ball effect is not executed even when a game ball necessary for executing the ball effect is entered in the final pseudo-round in the final round, but the ball effect is executed. You may comprise. In the best mode, the ball effect is configured to be executed a plurality of times during the special game. For example, the ball effect is configured to be executed only once per special game or once per unit game. Also good.

  Next, FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the game state determination processing after the special game according to the subroutine of step 1680 in FIG. First, at step 1682, the specific game control means 1180 (specific game transition determination means not shown) refers to the special figure information temporary storage means 1191b to determine whether or not the current special game is a probability variation jackpot, that is, It is determined whether the predetermined mode is “A1” or “A2” (see Table 1). In the case of Yes in step 1682, in step 1684 and step 1686, the specific game control means 1180 turns on the probability variation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and the time reduction flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192, respectively. The process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1682, in step 1688, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the special figure information temporary storage means 1191b, and whether or not the current special game is a time reduction variation big hit, that is, the predetermined game It is determined whether the mode is “B1” or “B2” (see Table 1). In the case of Yes in step 1688, in step 1690 and step 1692, the specific game control means 1180 turns on the time reduction flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192, and also stores the time reduction counter value in the time reduction counter 1181a. A predetermined value (for example, 100) is set, and the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700). In the case of No in step 1688, that is, when the current special game is a small hit, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700).

  Next, the flow of processing on the sub-board side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 14 is a main flowchart 6000 showing a general processing flow performed by the effect display control means 2150. First, in step 6100, the effect display control means 2150 executes a decorative symbol display content determination process to be described later. Next, in step 6200, the effect display control means 2150 executes a decorative symbol display control process described later. Next, in step 6300, the effect display control means 2150 executes a special game display control process to be described later. In step 6400, effect display control means 2150 executes a ball effect control process described later, and repeats the process of returning to step 6100. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  Next, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process according to the subroutine of step 6100 in FIG. First, in step 6102, the drawing display content determination unit 2152a-1 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2151a, and determines whether new symbol information has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6102, in step 6104, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 changes the drawing based on the symbol information from the main controller 1000 side temporarily stored in the main information temporary storage means 2151a. With reference to the content determination lottery table 2152a-1-1, the variation pattern of the decorative symbol and the stop symbol are determined, and the determined information is temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c. It should be noted that the stop symbol / variation mode from the main controller 1000 side (that is, the special symbol stop symbol / variation mode) and the stop symbol / variation mode determined by the effect display control means 2150 side (that is, the decorative symbol stop symbol / The variation mode may not have a one-to-one correspondence. For example, the variation mode ratio on the presentation display control means 2150 side may have a plurality of patterns with respect to one variation mode from the main controller 1000 side. Next, in step 6106, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 turns on the symbol content determination flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and performs the next processing (decorated symbol display control processing 6200). Migrate to In addition, also when it is No at step 6102, it transfers to the next process (decorative symbol display control process 6200).

  Next, FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process according to the subroutine of step 6200 in FIG. First, in step 6202, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and determines whether or not the symbol changing flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 6202, in step 6204, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and determines whether or not the symbol content determination flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 6204, in step 6206 and step 6208, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a turns on the symbol changing flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and sets the symbol content determination flag. Turn off. Next, in step 6210, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a follows the determined contents temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c on the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140. Starts variable display of decorative symbols.

  In step 6212, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2151a and determines whether or not a final display command has been received from the main control apparatus 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6212, in step 6214, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a follows the determined contents (stop symbols) temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. The stop symbol of the decorative symbol is confirmed and displayed on the display unit 2141 of the symbol. In step 6216, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a turns off the symbol changing flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and proceeds to the next processing (special game display control processing 6300). .

  If NO in step 6202, the process proceeds to step 6212. If NO in step 6204 and step 6212, the process proceeds to the next process (special game display control process 6300).

  Next, FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the special game display control processing according to the subroutine of step 6300 in FIG. First, in step 6302, the special game display control unit 2152d refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c and determines whether or not the special game flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 6302, in step 6304, the special game display control means 2152d refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2151a and determines whether or not a special game start signal has been received from the main controller 1000 side. . In the case of Yes in step 6304, in step 6306, the special game display control means 2152d turns on the special game flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Next, in step 6308, the special game display control means 2152d performs a jackpot start display on the effect display device 2140 in accordance with the determination. In step 6310, the special game display control means 2152d, based on the game information sequentially transmitted from the main control device 1000 side on the effect display device 2140, and the number of rounds (total number of pseudo rounds, etc.) The number is displayed sequentially. Next, in step 6312, the special game display control means 2152d refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2151a and determines whether or not a special game end signal has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6312, in step 6314, the special game display control means 2152d performs a jackpot end display on the effect display device 2140. Next, in step 6315, the display control means 2152 turns off the ball effect content determination flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. In step 6316, the special game display control means 2152d turns off the special game flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and proceeds to the next process (ball effect control process 6400). If NO in step 6302, the process proceeds to step 6322, and if NO in step 6304 and step 6312, the process proceeds to the next process (ball effect control process 6400), and No in step 6324, step 6328, and step 6330. If this is the case, the process proceeds to step 6310. Here, the display content during the special game in the best mode may be content related to a ball effect described later. Specifically, when the ball effect is being executed, the display content may be switched according to the progress of the ball effect.

  Next, FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the ball effect control process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, according to the subroutine of step 6400 in FIG. First, in step 6402, the ball effect control means 2152e refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and determines whether or not the special game flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 6402, in step 6404, the ball effect content determination unit 2152e-1 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c and determines whether or not the ball effect content determination flag is off. To do. In the case of Yes in step 6404, in step 6406, the ball effect content determination unit 2152e-1 turns on the ball effect content determination flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c. Next, in step 6408, the ball effect content determination means 2152e-1 is temporarily stored in the main-side information temporary storage means 2151a, with special game-related information (number of rounds, after the end of the special game) from the main controller 1000 side. ) Based on the game effect determination table 2152e-1-1 and the content of the ball effect in the special game is determined and the determined information is stored in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Set in the production related information area. Next, in step 6410, the ball effect control means 2152e refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 2151a and determines whether or not a ball effect time set signal has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6410, a ball effect is executed on the ball effect unit 4300 in step 6412. Specifically, first, the ball storage unit drive control unit 2152e-2 drives the ball storage unit drive unit 4110 of the ball storage unit 4100 to guide the game balls in the ball storage unit 4100 to the ball effect unit 4300. Perform the action. Next, the ball effect section drive control means 2152e-3 follows the ball effect contents temporarily stored in the ball effect related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and the ball effect section drive means 4310 of the ball effect section 4300. To execute a ball effect on the ball effect unit 4300, and the process proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display content determination process 6100). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6410, in step 6414, the ball effect control means 2152e refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 2151a and has received a round start signal or a pseudo round start signal from the main controller 1000 side. Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 6414, in step 6416, the ball storage unit drive control unit 2152e-2 drives the ball storage unit drive unit 4110 of the ball storage unit 4100 to discharge the game ball in the ball storage unit 4100. To move to the next process (decorative symbol display content determination process 6100). In addition, also when it is No in step 6402, step 6404, and step 6414, it transfers to the following process (decorative symbol display content determination process 6100). Here, in the best mode, the content of the ball effect is determined at the start of the special game, and thereafter, the ball effect executed during the special game is configured to be executed according to the determined content. You may comprise so that the content of a ball effect may be determined whenever it performs.

  Next, the characteristic operation of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 19 is a timing chart showing whether or not the opening pattern of the special winning opening 2120 and the ball effect can be executed in the special game. Specifically, (1) is when the opening pattern 1 is selected, (2) is when the opening pattern 2 is selected, (3) is when the opening pattern 2 is selected, and the ball effect is executed. Shows the case respectively. Hereinafter, each aspect will be described.

  First, the aspect of (1) is demonstrated. In this mode, since “open pattern 1” is selected, 10 rounds of a pseudo unit game in which the big prize opening 2120 is opened from the closed state until 3 game balls enter with 3 seconds as the upper limit will be executed. . In this aspect, since a predetermined number (three balls) of game balls have not been entered in the pseudo unit game, the unit game ends without executing the ball effect.

  Next, the mode (2) will be described. In this mode, since “open pattern 2” is selected, the pseudo unit game in which the big prize opening 2120 is opened from the closed state to the open state until the game ball enters 3 balls with an upper limit of 5 seconds is executed for 6 rounds. . In this aspect, since a predetermined number (three balls) of game balls have not been entered in the pseudo unit game, the unit game ends without executing the ball effect.

  Next, the aspect of (3) is demonstrated. In this mode, since “open pattern 2” is selected, the pseudo unit game in which the big prize opening 2120 is opened from the closed state to the open state until the game ball enters 3 balls with an upper limit of 5 seconds is executed for 6 rounds. . In this aspect, since a predetermined number (3 balls) of game balls have entered the third pseudo-round, the time between pseudo rounds after the end of the pseudo-unit game is set longer than usual (2 seconds → 10 seconds). ). Then, the ball effect is executed within the long pseudo-round time.

  According to the best mode, in a ball game machine, when a predetermined number of balls are entered during a unit game of a special game, the unit game is temporarily stopped, and the unit game is resumed after a predetermined time has elapsed. As a result, it is possible to reliably execute various effects using the predetermined time. As a result, (1) the pause time is determined as compared to the case where the effects are simply executed during unit games. The scheduled presentation can be executed reliably. (2) Since the unit game is paused and the presentation is executed, it attracts the player's interest rather than the case where the presentation is executed casually during the unit game. There is an effect that it is possible.

  Further, when a predetermined number of game balls have entered in a unit game, the variable prize opening is temporarily closed to temporarily stop the progress of the unit game, and in the time period of the pause, Since it is configured to execute the ball effect using at least a part of the predetermined number of incoming balls, the provision of the opportunity for executing the ball effect and the securing of the number of balls necessary for the execution of the ball effect are linked. As a result, it is not necessary to perform a useless process (for example, a process for replacing an effect as in the past) when the ball effect cannot be executed, and it is necessary to unnecessarily extend the game progress time. There is an effect that disappears. Furthermore, there is also an effect that a ball storage tank for producing a ball is unnecessary.

  Furthermore, since the ball production content is determined based on whether or not the transition to the specific game is internally decided, the result of the ball production and the degree of profit received from the result. As a result, it is possible to make the game more interesting than in the case of a simple performance.

  Furthermore, since it is configured to shift to a specific game when the result of the ball effect is a predetermined result, it is possible to further increase the player's interest in the ball effect. There is an effect that it can be held.

  Next, a modified example of the best mode will be described. In the best mode, the ball effect control means is configured to determine the content of the ball effect based on whether or not the transition to the specific game is determined by the specific game transition determination means, but is not limited to this. Further, it may be configured to determine whether to shift to the special game based on the result of the ball effect.

Specifically, pachinko machines
Specific game transition determining means for determining whether or not to shift to a specific game that is easy to shift by a special game;
When the transition to the specific game is determined by the specific game transition determining means, the game further includes a specific game transition means for shifting to the specific game after the special game is finished.
The specific game transition determining means is configured to determine the transition to the specific game when the content of the ball effect is a predetermined result. Hereinafter, description and processing (particularly, portions different from the best mode) of each means will be described.

  First, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present modification will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. 20. The main control device 1000 has a ball effect control means 2152e (2) that manages all control related to the ball effect. . Then, the ball effect control unit 2152e (2) determines the content of the ball effect by lottery and sets the determined content in the ball effect related information area of the game state temporary storage unit 1190. 2), a sphere storage unit drive control unit 2152e-2 (2) for driving and controlling the sphere storage unit drive unit 4110 of the sphere storage unit 4100, and a sphere production unit drive unit 4310 of the sphere production unit 4300. Sphere rendering unit drive control means 2152e-3 (2) for the purpose. Furthermore, the ball effect content determination means 2152e-1 (2) has a ball effect content determination table 2152e-1-1 (2) for reference when determining the content of the ball effect. In this modification, the ball effect content is determined by lottery. However, the ball effect may be executed without determining the ball effect content (for example, simple mechanical distribution).

  Next, processing of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the drawings. First, FIGS. 12 and 13 according to the best mode are replaced with FIGS. 21 and 23, respectively. Furthermore, “sphere effect control processing 6400” in FIG. 14 and FIG. 18 according to the best mode are deleted. Therefore, the characteristic processing according to this modification will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. First, the special game control process 1600 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the difference from this best mode in this process is that step 1654 and step 1659 are step 1700 (2), and step 1680 is step 1680 (2). Specifically, these processes will be described later in Step 1700 (2) after the extension of the time between rounds or the time between pseudo-rounds (that is, when a predetermined number of game balls win in the pseudo-round). Execute the ball effect. In step 1680 (2), a game state determination process after the end of the special game, which will be described later, is executed.

  Next, the ball effect execution process 1700 (2) according to this modification will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step 1702 (2), the ball effect content determination unit 2152e-1 (2) determines the content of the ball effect by lottery and sets the determined content in the ball effect related information area of the game state temporary storage unit 1190. To do. Here, in the present modification example, the contents of the production include contents that are likely to be “predetermined results” described later and contents that are difficult to be “predetermined results”. Next, in Step 1704 (2), the ball storage unit drive control unit 2152e-2 (2) drives the ball storage unit drive unit 4110 of the ball storage unit 4100 to play the game balls in the ball storage unit 4100. An operation of guiding to the rendering unit 4300 is executed. Next, the ball effect section drive control means 2152e-3 (2) follows the ball effect contents temporarily stored in the ball effect related information area of the game state temporary storage means 1190, and the ball effect section drive means of the ball effect section 4300. 4310 is driven to execute a ball effect on the ball effect unit 4300. Next, in step 1706 (2), the specific game control means 1180 determines whether or not the result of the ball effect is a predetermined result (for example, whether or not they are aligned in a line). In the case of Yes in step 1706 (2), in step 1708 (2), the specific game control means 1180 accesses the flag area of the flag temporary storage means 1191a, turns on the probability change reservation flag, and performs the next processing (prize ball payout). The process proceeds to processing 1700). Note that if the answer is No in step 1706 (2), the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700).

  Next, the game state determination process after the special game according to this modification will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the difference from FIG. 13 according to the best mode is as follows. First, in step 1682 (2), the specific game control means 1180 accesses the flag area of the flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the probability change reservation flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1682 (2), in step 1683 (2), the specific game control means 1180 accesses the flag area of the flag temporary storage means 1191a again, and turns off the probability change reservation flag. The subsequent processing is the same as in FIG. Further, in this modified example, step 1688 as shown in FIG. 13 does not exist. However, two predetermined results may be provided, and one predetermined result may be a probability variation, and the other predetermined result may be a time-saving game.

  According to this modified example, in addition to the above effects, when the result of the ball effect is a predetermined result, it is configured to shift to a specific game, so it is possible to further increase the player's interest in the ball effect. As a result, there is an effect that it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game.

  Next, another modified example will be described. In this best mode, the variable prize opening is closed (pause) for a predetermined time when the number of balls entered in the pseudo unit game reaches a predetermined number. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the number reaches a predetermined number, the variable prize opening may be closed for a predetermined time (pause). Specifically, the best mode is configured to temporarily stop when a predetermined number of balls are entered during one pseudo unit game under the premise that a pseudo unit game is provided in the unit game. However, by setting the number of balls entered in the unit game as a pause condition, there may be a situation where a plurality of pseudo unit games are straddled (for example, the pause condition is 5 balls and the first pseudo unit game is If the end condition is 3 balls and the end condition of the second pseudo unit game is 4 balls, if 3 balls are entered in the first pseudo unit game, it will be paused when 2 balls are entered in the second pseudo unit game. The condition will be met). Furthermore, as a simpler configuration, a pseudo unit game is not provided, and the variable prize opening is closed (pause) for a predetermined time when the number of balls entered in the unit game reaches a predetermined number. May be.

  Next, a modified example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described. In this best mode, the maximum number of pseudo unit games that can be executed in a certain unit game is determined in advance. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the maximum number of pseudo unit games that can be executed in the unit game is not determined at all. However, it may not be determined substantially. For example, as an example in which the maximum number of pseudo unit games is not determined at all, a mode in which pseudo unit games having the same contents are repeated until the end condition is satisfied {for example, (1) one unit of pseudo unit games is repeated, (2) plural As an example in which the maximum number of pseudo unit games is not substantially determined, the number of pseudo units that are much larger than the number of executable pseudo unit games can be listed. A mode in which the content is determined in advance (for example, the content of 30 pseudo unit games is determined in advance as the number of pseudo unit games, and the pseudo unit game is executed until the end condition is satisfied) can be cited. Here, the end condition of the pseudo unit game is the pseudo unit game when the open state time in the pseudo unit game executed in the unit game is accumulated and the accumulated time reaches a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). Is configured to end (that is, the unit game ends).

  Here, FIG. 24 is a flowchart according to the modified example. Specifically, it is a flowchart of a special game control process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present modification example, related to the subroutine of step 1600 (3) in FIG. 5 (in a mode in which a pseudo unit game having one content is repeated). One case). Here, since FIG. 24 is mostly the same as FIG. 12 according to the best mode, the differences will be described. As described above, in the present modification example, since the pseudo unit game having one content is configured to be repeated, the process of setting the release pattern in the pseudo unit game every time the pseudo unit game is started (Step 1616 and Step 1644) becomes unnecessary. Furthermore, in the modified example, the pseudo unit game is repeatedly executed until the accumulated time of the open state time in the pseudo unit game executed in the unit game reaches a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). Processing related to the number of rounds of the pseudo unit game in the unit game (step 1618, step 1637 and step 1646) becomes unnecessary.

  As described above, according to the present modification example, it is not necessary to have a pattern of a pseudo unit game, so that the process is simplified.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a schematic view of a ball effect device for a pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a main flowchart on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the normal symbol winning random number acquisition process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of electric chew drive determination processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of special game content determination random number acquisition processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of special symbol display processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the special game operating condition determination process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the special game control process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the gaming state determination process after the end of the special game on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a main flowchart on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of display control processing during special game on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the ball effect control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 19 is a timing chart showing the operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 20 is a functional block diagram of a pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (modified example) of the present invention. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the special game control process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (modified example) of the present invention. FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the ball effect control process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (modified example) of the present invention. FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the gaming state determination process after the special game is completed on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (modified example) of the present invention. FIG. 24 is a flowchart of special game control processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (modified example) of the present invention.

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1170 Special game control means 1173 Special game execution means 1180 Specific game control means 2120 Big prize opening 2152e Ball effect control means 4000 Ball effect device

Claims (4)

A variable winning opening that can be open and closed;
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, a special game including one or more unit games in which the variable winning opening is changed from the closed state to the open state until the first predetermined number of game balls enter or the first predetermined time elapses. In a ball game machine having special game control means for executing
The special game control means includes
In the unit game, when a second predetermined number of game balls less than the first predetermined number have entered the variable winning opening, the variable winning opening in the open state is temporarily closed and the unit game proceeds. A bullet ball game machine further comprising unit game pause state control means that pauses and sets the variable prize opening to the open state again after a predetermined time and executes the rest of the unit game. The ball game machine
A ball production unit that guides a game ball that has entered the variable prize opening;
And a ball effect control means for executing a ball effect in the ball effect unit using the game ball guided to the ball effect unit,
The ball effect control means includes:
When the unit game is paused by the unit game pause state control means, a ball effect is generated in the ball effect unit using the second predetermined number of at least some game balls during the predetermined time. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein: The ball game machine
Specific game transition determining means for determining whether or not to shift to a specific game that is easy to shift by the special game;
If the transition to the specific game is determined by the specific game transition determination means, the game further includes a specific game transition means for transitioning to the specific game after the special game ends,
The ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the ball effect control means determines the content of the ball effect based on whether or not the transition to the specific game is determined by the specific game transition determination means. . The ball game machine
Specific game transition determining means for determining whether or not to shift to a specific game that is easy to shift by the special game;
If the transition to the specific game is determined by the specific game transition determination means, the game further includes a specific game transition means for transitioning to the specific game after the special game ends,
The ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the specific game transition determining means determines the transition to the specific game when the content of the ball effect is a predetermined result.

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